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Old fisherman smoking pipe, Naples, Italy, c. 1870 s
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Old fisherman smoking pipe, Naples, Italy, c. 1870 s
Old fisherman smoking pipe, Naples, Italy, c.1870 s
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Media ID 23444572
Ethnicity Ethnographic Vegetable Fisher Man
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in Naples, Italy, during the late 19th century. Taken by the renowned Giorgio Sommer studio, the image presents a poignant portrait of an old fisherman, deeply engrossed in the simple pleasures of life. The fisherman, dressed in traditional attire, sits on a rough-hewn wooden bench, his gnarled hands cradling a pipe filled with tobacco. His weathered face, etched with the lines of time and the elements, bears the marks of a life spent toiling on the sea. Surrounding him, the scene is one of quiet tranquility. The warm, golden light filters through the foliage of a nearby tree, casting dappled shadows on the ground. A vegetable basket rests at his feet, a reminder of the daily sustenance he relies on to fuel his labor. The fisherman's ethnicity and indigenous roots are evident in his clothing and the unique character of his face, adding depth and richness to the ethnographic tapestry of Naples during this period. This image offers a glimpse into the early days of the 20th century, when the world was still largely agrarian and fishing communities like Naples played a vital role in the global economy. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the resilience of traditional ways of life, even as the modern world began to encroach upon the shores of the old country.
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